Since its founding in 1912, Sharp Corporation has made significant contributions to improving lifestyles and advancing society around the world. Sharp has always been noted for its readiness to explore promising new fields, beginning with the invention of the Ever-Sharp Pencil from which we take our name. Over its long history, Sharp has a compiled a long list of similar accomplishments, including the introduction of Japan's first commercial radio and television sets, and the world's first electronic calculator and liquid crystal display.

As we stand at the threshold of the 21st century, we are witnessing innovations in information and communications with digital technologies at their core that are appearing at an ever faster pace. This is clear from the evolution and widespread use of the Internet which you are using at this moment. By fully exploiting our world-class LCD, optoelectronic and device technologies and our capabilities to develop hardware, software, content, systems and services for all areas including the home, office and mobile environments, Sharp will focus all its energies on bringing a more abundant "New Digital World" into reality.